Abstract: A system for automated monitoring of pest insects having sensor units which include an insect electrocutor trap modified by the inclusion of electronic circuitry to sense, count and store the numbers of insects killed by it. The numbers of insects can be displayed at the electrocutor and/or transmitted to a remote computer that can acquire and time-stamp counts from thousands of distributed electrocutors for subsequent analysis and display. The data from the units is transmitted through a communications system which is organized into a two or more levels of multiplexing modules. Each multiplexing module has a plurality of inputs from next level multiplexing modules, with the exception of the last level multiplexing modules. The last level multiplexing modules have a plurality of inputs from sensor modules outputting data.

Abstract: Preparations from aromatic plants that are insecticidal or are insect behaviorally active, are used to control the development of insect populations. Leaves are milled or out drying to a small average particle size. Extracts and vapors may also be used. The resultant preparation, when contacted dry commodities or structures such as books or carpets, grain bins feed/flour mills, equipment, greenhouse or ornamental plants infested storage insects or insect infested perishable produce after harvest will reduce the insect population. In addition, soil may be fumigated the extracts.

Abstract: Preparations from aromatic plants that are insecticidal or are insect behaviorally active, are used to control the development of insect populations. The plants are harvested after leaf maturation. Leaves are removed in a random pattern both as to individual plants and to location of leaves on each plant. The collection includes petioles but not stems. Leaves are milled with or without drying to a small average particle size. Extracts and vapors may also be used. The resultant preparation, when contacted with dry commodities infested with storage insects or with insect infested perishable produce after harvest will reduce the insect population.